Total Denies Suspension Of Operations In Yemen

The French firm Total issued a statement on 28 February denying recent pressreports that it is suspending its operations in Yemen. MEES learns that despitethe continuing political tension in Yemen, and the deteriorating securitysituation, none of the foreign oil companies have suspended activities. Total isthe operator of two blocks, the East Shabwa Block 10 in Hadhramaut and theJannah Block 5 in the Ma'rib region...